Massage Therapy
The Amazing Health Benefits of Massage Therapy

Meet Harry Farris, Owner/Therapist

Mini Description of Massage Techniques I Use Most Often
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A Powerful Ally
There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it (pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic) or the reasons we seek it out (a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management), massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen.

Experts estimate that upwards of ninety percent of disease is stress related. And perhaps nothing ages us faster, internally and externally, than high stress. While eliminating anxiety and pressure altogether in this fast-paced world may be idealistic, massage is therapeutic and can, without a doubt, help manage stress. This translates into:

• Decreased anxiety.
• Enhanced sleep quality.
• Greater energy.
• Improved concentration.
• Increased circulation.
• Reduced fatigue.
• Better Health

Profound Effects
In response to massage, specific physiological and chemical changes cascade throughout the body, with profound effects. Research shows that with massage:

• Arthritis sufferers note fewer aches and less stiffness and pain.
• Asthmatic children show better pulmonary function and increased peak air flow.
• Burn injury patients report reduced pain, itching, and anxiety.
• High blood pressure patients demonstrate lower diastolic blood pressure, anxiety, and stress hormones.
• Premenstrual syndrome sufferers have decreased water retention and cramping.
• Preterm infants have improved weight gain.

Research continues to show the enormous benefits of touch—which range from treating chronic diseases, neurological disorders, and injuries, to alleviating the tensions of modern lifestyles. Consequently, the medical community is actively embracing bodywork, and massage is becoming an integral part of hospice care and neonatal intensive care units. Many hospitals are also incorporating on-site massage practitioners and even spas to treat post-surgery or pain patients as part of the recovery process.

Bamboo Massage
Bamboo massage is a technique that incorporates bamboo stalks of varying lengths and diameters to provide deep-tissue work. The sticks are heated by placing them in a Moist Heating Pad. For more information including a video, click here  

The massage itself promotes circulation, sensory nerve perception, and lymphatic drainage and provides a deep sense of relaxation and well-being.

Deep Tissue Massage
Techniques that utilize deep-tissue/deep-muscle massage are administered to affect the sub-layer of musculature and fascia. These techniques require advanced training and a thorough understanding of anatomy and physiology. The muscles must be relaxed in order to effectively perform deep-tissue massage, otherwise tight surface muscles prevent the practitioner from reaching deeper musculature. It helps with chronic muscular pain and injury rehabilitation and reduces inflammation-related pain caused by arthritis and tendinitis. It is generally integrated with other massage techniques.

Foot Reflexology There are 7200 nerve endings on the bottom of each foot. These nerve endings pass back up over the body. Reflexology is the stimulation of various points on the feet that may affect and benefit various parts of the body. In addition to offering manual foot reflexology, Modern Reflexology Boot Sessions are also available. Benefits of one 15 minute boot session is the equivalent to three one hour manual reflexology sessions. Read more...  There is a video explaining the Modern Reflexology Boots as well.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage and the Lymphstar Pro (Technology Based Therapy)

"The Lymphstar Pro was developed to assist and amplify the effects of manual lymph drainage while simultaneously increasing the benefits.  Many therapists have discovered that it is eight times faster than manual lymph therapy and more effective."

The Lymphstar Pro is used in applications related to moving lymph and the detoxification or clearing of tissue as it relates to the lymphatic system. It incorporates light (photonic) and sound (harmonics) with noble gas ionization into a therapeutic system of outstanding effectiveness and versatility.
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MRT ™ is a specific compression and precise extension delivered in a systematic manner resulting in an opening effect on all micro trauma and scar tissue. Muscle memory is restored and pain relief starts immediately. The Muscle Release Technique for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome has my Money Back Guarantee. Read More...

Rain Drop Therapy Technique The RDT technique is truly a massage you have to experience to fully appreciate how relaxing the 9 therapeutic grade essential oils are. Read more

Swedish Massage
Swedish massage is a vigorous system of treatment designed to energize the body by stimulating circulation. Five basic strokes, all flowing toward the heart, are used to manipulate the soft tissues of the body. The disrobed client is covered by a sheet, with only the area being worked on exposed. I use a combination of kneading, rolling, vibrational, percussive, and tapping movements, with the application of oil, to reduce friction on the skin. The many benefits of Swedish massage may include generalized relaxation, dissolution of scar tissue adhesions, and improved circulation, which may speed healing and reduce swelling from injury.

Finally after years of trying, massage therapist in Indiana along with the assistance of the Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (A.B.M.P.) and the American Massage Therapy Association (A.M.T.A.) managed to get a bill through requiring massage therapist to be licensed.

As of July 1st 2009, all Massage Therapist in Indiana are required to be licensed by the State of Indiana. I proudly display my license in my office and on my website. I am also a member of A.B.M.P. and have been since 1991.

Please visit a Licensed Massage Therapist and a member of one of the massage therapy organizations above to receive your therapy, whether it's for a relaxing stress reduction massage or for therapeutic bodywork. Both A.B.M.P. & the A.M.T.A. require higher education and CEU's to maintain membership.

After all, it's your body, there are contraindications for receiving even a relaxation massage. A licensed professional knows those contraindications.

Sincerely,
Harry Farris